CAP SAFETY VESTS

[SSgt Rudin]

To the best of my knowledge, as a long time ramp rat, you just need to wear some sort of high visibility clothing.

The AF specifies a "sleeveless garment of fluorescent international orange". A draft CAP flight line reference specifies "reflective vest". Lighted wands are required during low visibility (dark) operating conditions.

The Vanguard stuff should meet CAP standards.

Umm... we don't have standards. We have suggestions. And mostly just on this board.

All our stuff said is that you have to wear a safety vest.

Next time  I'm running a flight line, I'm going to wear a personal flotation device. As long as it's orange.... 

meh, a MK1 Float Coat (below) costs $180 and the closet to orange is buying a white one and dying it. Not worth it (to me) for the joke. But if you want to get out there in a regular old sterns (2nd pic) have fun, mine as well wear a C-Collar, 15 sweaters, and put a vice around your "man parts" and try to direct A/C.

[Stonewall]

I finally found mine, the one we wore at my squadron in DCWG (DC-053).  $29.99 from Galls and it doesn't identify us as something we're not, nor does it scream "CIVIL AIR PATROL".  I'm all about advertising, in a recruiting sense, but in the line of duty, such as at scene, I'd rather not be soooo distinctive.  I know, sounds rather paranoidish, but that's me.  Doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.

[Stonewall]

Looking at Galls, I found this little piece of gear.  Fairly inexpensive and seems somewhat practical.

• Highly visible and durable, this vest delivers maximum safety and utility.
  
• Polyester (fluorescent lime) or nylon (orange or blue) construction
  
• Two reflective stripes on front and one in back for night time visibility
  
• Two large front utility pockets with Velcro® closure
  
• Front radio pocket with star of life patch
  
• Rear fanny pack pocket Velcro® closure
  
• Sized to fit over outer garments
  

Comes in orange, blue and lime green.

$69.99

[BigMojo]

I have that vest...it fits a lot of gear in it. If you watch ebay, they come up for 39.99 every now and again. Its vinyl lined, so it's a bit warm here in S.Florida, but very functional.

[isuhawkeye]

 Within EMS in my area that particular item has been identified with some of the more unprofessional, yet eager volunteer entities

[Stonewall]

...some of the more unprofessional, yet eager volunteer entities....

We call'em squirrels...

[isuhawkeye]

I love it.  That is totally going on my website

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...some of the more unprofessional, yet eager volunteer entities....

We call'em squirrels...

That's Brilliant!!

[Trouble]

Within EMS in my area that particular item has been identified with some of the more unprofessional, yet eager volunteer entities

Really?   

I just picked up a similar vest, the Ferno Responder II - mesh in Red. I plan to add some retro reflective tape to the pockets and see if I can't get some local stitch witch to add a Molle/Pals panel on each side, along with internal loops for a waist belt. I think for CAP those kind of vests are what we should be using, seems to be a Tactical Medic vest only in Bright colors.  I'll post some pics once I have the vest up to speed.

[isuhawkeye]

really"

Yup